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On the eve of WWI, three American male explorers stumble onto an all-female society somewhere in the distant reaches of the earth. Unable to believe their eyes, they promptly set out to find some men, convinced that since this is a civilized country--there must be men. So begins this sparkling utopian novel, a romp through a whole world "masculine" and "feminine", as on target today as when it was written 65 years ago.
Is Herland appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This early feminist utopian novel features three male explorers encountering an all-female society, exploring gender roles and social structures through humor and satire. No violence, romance, or mature content; appropriate for thoughtful teen readers interested in social commentary.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the fish-out-of-water humor as three male explorers try to understand a society run entirely by women.